Mesalamine Capsule, Extended Release
Pricing Report NDC 59651-397-08

View Wholesale Price per Unit, Acquisition Costs, and Historic Pricing Trends
Table of Contents
  1. Current Pricing Information
  2. Pricing History

Current Package Pricing Information

The current wholesale acquisition cost for Mesalamine (NDC 59651-397-08) is $0.49789 per EA. This benchmark price is based on the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) and has been effective since Jun 17, 2026.

As a a human prescription drug provided by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, this medication is distributed in a 120 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE configuration. The pricing data is derived from C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy surveys, reflecting the actual invoice prices paid by community pharmacies to drug wholesalers.

NADAC Pricing Summary

NADAC pricing snapshot for this package NDC

Acquisition Cost
$0.49789
Per EA

Pricing Unit
Per EA Pricing Unit
Indicates the billing unit (ML, GM or EA).
Effective Date
Jun 17, 2026
Billable Units
120 EA
Estimated Package Price
$59.75
Data Status
As of Jul 08, 2026
Pharmacy Source Pharmacy Type Indicator
Data collected from Chain/Independent pharmacy surveys.
C/I - Chain or Independent Pharmacy
Rate Classification Classification for Rate Setting
Indicates if the NDC is Brand (B) or Generic (G).
G - Generic
Package NDC
59651-397-08
Description
120 CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Pricing Methodology Explanation
The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.

Historical Pricing Trends & Acquisition Cost Benchmarks

Since Sep 2023, the NADAC wholesale price for (NDC ) has moved within a range of $0.41963 to $1.05133 per EA. Over this 2 years and 9 months period, the pricing trend reflects the shifting acquisition costs reported by retail and chain pharmacies to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The following interactive chart and historical table detail every recorded price adjustment based on these federal surveys.

Price Range
$0.4196 - $1.0513
Market Volatility
150.54% Variance
Latest Trend
1.93%
Date Unit Price Unit Source Method Rate
Jun 17, 2026 $0.49789 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 20, 2026 $0.48846 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 22, 2026 $0.45503 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 18, 2026 $0.42098 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 18, 2026 $0.41963 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 21, 2026 $0.42803 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 17, 2025 $0.44655 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 19, 2025 $0.42701 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 22, 2025 $0.45384 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 17, 2025 $0.45786 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 20, 2025 $0.49121 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 23, 2025 $0.47781 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 18, 2025 $0.48768 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 21, 2025 $0.48088 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 23, 2025 $0.49256 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 19, 2025 $0.51270 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 19, 2025 $0.50173 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 22, 2025 $0.50542 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 18, 2024 $0.48583 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 20, 2024 $0.49144 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 23, 2024 $0.50205 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 18, 2024 $0.59620 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Aug 21, 2024 $0.58675 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jul 17, 2024 $0.44682 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jun 19, 2024 $0.72875 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
May 22, 2024 $0.53651 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Apr 17, 2024 $0.55810 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Mar 20, 2024 $0.67163 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Feb 21, 2024 $0.72735 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Jan 17, 2024 $0.91976 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Dec 20, 2023 $0.84643 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Nov 22, 2023 $0.81875 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Oct 18, 2023 $0.88950 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 20, 2023 $0.91416 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic
Sep 06, 2023 $1.05133 EAC/I - Chain or Independent PharmacyCode 1G - Generic

Pricing Methodology Legend

  • Code 1: The NADAC was calculated using information from the most recently completed pharmacy survey.

Understanding NADAC Pricing Data

The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is compiled by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This data is derived from random monthly surveys of more than 60,000 pharmacies across all 50 states.

Important Price Distinction:

The prices listed on this page represent the wholesale invoice price paid by pharmacies to acquire the drug. This is NOT the retail price paid by consumers at the pharmacy counter. Final patient costs typically include pharmacy markups, professional dispensing fees, and insurance adjustments.

NADAC Pricing Data Last Updated on: July 08, 2026